Botanica Gaia Bio Kaffir Lime Essential Oil | Citrus Hystrix | For Aromatherapy, Skincare and Perfume
Botanical Name: Citrus Hystrix. Family Name: Rutaceae.Common Name: Kaffir Lime, Makrut Lime, Thai Lime, Mauritius Papeda.INCI: Citrus Hystrix (Kaffir Lime) Leaves Oil.Extraction Method: Steam Distilled.Parts Used: Leaves.Odor: bright, green, and sparkling, yet also layered with floral, spicy, and woody undertones. Note: Top note.Appearance: Pale Yellow.Country of Origin: Thailand. Recommended dilution: 0.5–2% in leave-on formulations. The essential oil distilled from the leaves of Citrus hystrix — commonly known as Kaffir or Makrut Lime — is one of the most distinctive and uplifting citrus aromatics in the world. Unlike other lime oils obtained from fruit peel, this rare extract is derived from the glossy double leaves of the tree, releasing an intensely green, aromatic, and slightly spicy fragrance. It represents vitality, purification, and clarity — the vibrant life force of tropical forests captured in aromatic form. Used for centuries in Southeast Asian medicine, temple ritu